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Peristaltic Pumping and Propulsion With Distributed Piezocomposite Actuators

Onur Bilgen, Ian Bartol, Paul S. Krueger
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T04A011, September 10–12, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2018-7953
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7953
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Topics: Actuators, Propulsion, Excitation, Experimental analysis, Fluids, Hydrostatics, Jet propulsion, Motors, Propulsion systems, Thrust
Proceedings Papers

Hydrodynamic Thrust Generation and Power Consumption Investigations for Piezoelectric Fins With Different Aspect Ratios

Shima Shahab, David Tan, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A011, September 21–23, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2015-9093
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-9093
View Paper titled, Hydrodynamic Thrust Generation and Power Consumption Investigations for Piezoelectric Fins With Different Aspect Ratios
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Topics: Energy consumption, Fins, Thrust, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Inertia (Mechanics), Accounting, Actuators, Biomimetics, Cantilevers, Composite materials
Proceedings Papers

Design and Modeling of a Dielectric Elastomer Cylindrical Actuator With Quasi-Constant Available Thrust

Giovanni Berselli, Giovanni Scirè Mammano, Eugenio Dragoni
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A041, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3266
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3266
View Paper titled, Design and Modeling of a Dielectric Elastomer Cylindrical Actuator With Quasi-Constant Available Thrust
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Elastomers, Modeling, Thrust, Accounting, Buckling, Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Finite element analysis
Proceedings Papers

A Biomimetic Jellyfish-Inspired Jet Propulsion System Using an Iris Mechanism

Kenneth Marut, Colin Stewart, Alex Villanueva, Dragan Avirovik, Shashank Priya
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 601-609, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8099
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8099
View Paper titled, A Biomimetic Jellyfish-Inspired Jet Propulsion System Using an Iris Mechanism
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Topics: Biomimetics, Jet propulsion, Engineering prototypes, Propulsion, Thrust, Vehicles, Actuators, Cavities, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural)
Proceedings Papers

The Role of Compliant Joint and Flexibility on the Propulsive Performance of a Self Propelled Caudal Fin

Ashok K. Kancharala, Michael K. Philen, Mayuresh J. Patil
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 637-648, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8116
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8116
View Paper titled, The Role of Compliant Joint and Flexibility on the Propulsive Performance of a Self Propelled Caudal Fin
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Topics: Biomimetics, Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, Fluid structure interaction, Oscillations, Propulsion, Robotics, Springs, Stiffness, Thrust, Wings
Proceedings Papers

Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites

Algan Samur, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 667-678, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8160
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8160
View Paper titled, Two Architectures for Bending-Twisting Flapping Using Macro-Fiber Composites
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Topics: Architecture, Composite materials, Fibers, Wings, Flight, Aircraft, Biomimetics, Energy consumption, Weight (Mass), Actuators
Proceedings Papers

Fish-Like Self Propulsion Using Flexible Piezoelectric Composites

Lejun Cen, Alper Erturk
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 679-687, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8167
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8167
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Topics: Composite materials, Propulsion, Robotics, Actuators, Batteries, Dynamics (Mechanics), Engineering prototypes, Fluids, Modeling, Thrust
Proceedings Papers

Modeling, Analysis, and Experiments of Interfiber Compaction Effects in FMC Actuators for Bio-Inspired Applications

Zhiye Zhang, Michael Philen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 653-662, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5092
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5092
View Paper titled, Modeling, Analysis, and Experiments of Interfiber Compaction Effects in FMC Actuators for Bio-Inspired Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Biomimetics, Compacting, Modeling analysis, Stiffness, Thrust, Composite materials, Fibers, Fluids, Valves
Proceedings Papers

Testing of Novel Compliant Spines for Passive Wing Morphing

Aimy Wissa, Yashwanth Tummala, James E. Hubbard, Jr., Mary Frecker, Alexander Brown
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 733-742, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5198
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5198
View Paper titled, Testing of Novel Compliant Spines for Passive Wing Morphing
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Topics: Testing, Wings, Flight, Stress, Thrust, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Wing spars, Aircraft, Degrees of freedom, Design
Proceedings Papers

Hydroelastic Power and Thrust Generation Using Macro-Fiber Composite Piezoelectrics

Alper Erturk, Ghislain Delporte
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2011, ASME 2011 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 377-385, September 18–21, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2011-5176
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2011-5176
View Paper titled, Hydroelastic Power and Thrust Generation Using Macro-Fiber Composite Piezoelectrics
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Topics: Composite materials, Fibers, Thrust, Biomimetics, Excitation, Piezoelectricity, Actuators, Electric power generation, Energy generation, Energy harvesting
Proceedings Papers

Thrust Modeling and Measurement for Clapping Wing Nano Air Vehicles Actuated by Piezoelectric T-Beams

Kiron Mateti, Zheqian Zhang, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 749-755, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3664
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3664
View Paper titled, Thrust Modeling and Measurement for Clapping Wing Nano Air Vehicles Actuated by Piezoelectric T-Beams
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Topics: Modeling, Thrust, Vehicles, Wings, Actuators, Aerodynamics, Degrees of freedom, Dynamic models, Electric motors, Engineering prototypes
Proceedings Papers

Performance Assessment and Actuator Design of a Flexible Tail Propulsor in an Artificial Alligator

Michael Philen, Wayne Neu
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 829-841, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3841
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3841
View Paper titled, Performance Assessment and Actuator Design of a Flexible Tail Propulsor in an Artificial Alligator
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Composite materials, Conducting polymers, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Muscle, Smart materials, Thrust
Proceedings Papers

BATMAV: Development and Testing of a SMA-Based Bio-Inspired Flapping Platform

Gheorghe Bunget, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1, 853-861, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3853
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3853
View Paper titled, BATMAV: Development and Testing of a SMA-Based Bio-Inspired Flapping Platform
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Aircraft, Biomimetics, Degrees of freedom, Dynamic testing (Engineering), Flight, Fluid-dynamic forces, Kinematics, Membranes, Muscle
Proceedings Papers

Wind Tunnel Testing of a Helicopter Rotor Trailing Edge Flap Actuated via Pneumatic Artificial Muscles

Benjamin K. S. Woods, Norman M. Wereley, Curt S. Kothera
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 515-524, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3901
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3901
View Paper titled, Wind Tunnel Testing of a Helicopter Rotor Trailing Edge Flap Actuated via Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
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Topics: Muscle, Rotors, Testing, Wind tunnels, Blades, Deflection, Tunnels, Actuators, Chords (Trusses), Fluids
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Design of a Novel Vertical Motion Piezoworm Positioner

Tarek Mohammad, Shaun P. Salisbury
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2010, ASME 2010 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 379-385, September 28–October 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2010-3737
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2010-3737
View Paper titled, Design of a Novel Vertical Motion Piezoworm Positioner
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Topics: Design, Actuators, Stress, Bending (Stress), Finite element analysis, Gravity (Force), Machine tools, Manufacturing, Scanning tunneling microscopy, Semiconductors (Materials)
Proceedings Papers

Bioinspired Jellyfish Locomotion Using Macro Fiber Composites for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Zachary Hills, Myung Hyun Kim, Daniel J. Inman
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2009, Volume 2: Multifunctional Materials; Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design; Structural Health Monitoring/NDE; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures, 685-692, September 21–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2009-1415
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1415
View Paper titled, Bioinspired Jellyfish Locomotion Using Macro Fiber Composites for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
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Topics: Biomimetics, Composite materials, Fibers, Underwater vehicles, Actuators, Propulsion systems, Vibration, Cantilever beams, Conceptual design, Design
Proceedings Papers

Development of a Bio-Inspired Artificial Fish Using Flexible Matrix Composite Actuators

Zhiye Zhang, Michael Philen, Wayne Neu
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2009, Volume 2: Multifunctional Materials; Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design; Structural Health Monitoring/NDE; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures, 621-630, September 21–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2009-1309
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1309
View Paper titled, Development of a Bio-Inspired Artificial Fish Using Flexible Matrix Composite Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Biomimetics, Composite materials, Engineering prototypes, Muscle, Thrust, Excitation, Pressure
Proceedings Papers

Clapping Wing Nano Air Vehicle Using Piezoelectric T-Beam Actuators

Kiron Mateti, Hareesh K. R. Kommepalli, Srinivas A. Tadigadapa, Christopher D. Rahn
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2009, Volume 2: Multifunctional Materials; Enabling Technologies and Integrated System Design; Structural Health Monitoring/NDE; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Structures, 631-637, September 21–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2009-1317
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1317
View Paper titled, Clapping Wing Nano Air Vehicle Using Piezoelectric T-Beam Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Vehicles, Wings, Cycles, Dimensions, Gears, Hinges, Levers, Linkages, Motors
Proceedings Papers

The Effects of Shape Reconfiguration on Morphing Aircraft in Perching Maneuvers

Adam M. Wickenheiser, Ephrahim Garcia
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2008, Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 691-698, October 28–30, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2008-650
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2008-650
View Paper titled, The Effects of Shape Reconfiguration on Morphing Aircraft in Perching Maneuvers
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Topics: Aircraft, Shapes, Trajectories (Physics), Aerodynamics, Thrust, Vehicles, Analytical methods, Center of mass, Flight, Flow (Dynamics)
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Design and Fabrication of a Bio-Inspired Flapping Flight Micro-Air Vehicle

Gheorghe Bunget, Stefan Seelecke, Thomas J. Place
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2008, Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2, 647-654, October 28–30, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2008-574
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2008-574
View Paper titled, Design and Fabrication of a Bio-Inspired Flapping Flight Micro-Air Vehicle
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Topics: Biomimetics, Design, Flight, Manufacturing, Vehicles, Wings, Kinematics, Muscle, Aircraft, Biomechanics